Wazzu Tailgate Chili

This is a great and simple chili, full of flavor, and plenty of spice. It's best when refrigerated overnight and reheated before the game. One tip: season meat heavily with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper while browning.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 hr
• Total Time: 12 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• ¼ cup chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle lager-style beer
• 1 large onion, chopped, divided
• 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook ground beef and pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 of the onion and all of the green pepper, habanero pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the drained meat into the onion mixture along with the green onion, chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beer, and water. Sprinkle with the cornmeal, then season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 4

Reheat the chili over medium heat until it begins to simmer again. Top individual servings of chili with cheese and remaining chopped onion.